How to move the Document Directory

The document directory is used by the system to save document files, picture files, report files and other files that are not a part of the database.

It is very important that all users have full access to the document directory. If you wish to start using a new server, you have to move the document directory. In that case, first complete the procedure below before moving the server. More information about moving the server can be found How to move: Server Installation.

Note! The document directory is the folder System000x and all sub folders. The number which replaces the x is dependent of the amount of SQL databases that are created. In this example we will use System0001.

How to move the document directory:

Open Windows Explorer and browse to the current document directory.
Tip! You will find the current location of your document directory by going to View - Settings - Other Settings - Other Programs within Mamut Business Software.
Copy the document directory (the folder System0001 with sub folders) to the new location. It is very important that you copy and do not cut and paste.
Write down the new path. Keep in mind that this has to be a network path, for example \\server\Mamut\Data\System0001.
Make sure that the other users of the program have full access to the new location. Read more about sharing the document directory How to share the Document Directory.
Within your Mamut-program, go to View - Settings - Other Settings - Other Programs.
Click on Edit beside the Document directory.
Enter the new location and then click on Refresh.

You will get an error message if the location is invalid or if the folder is not shared correctly.
Remove the old document directory. Make sure that you only remove the folder System0001.

The document directory has now been moved.